Many unique cultures….

L.N2.1.2 cite evidence from a text to support generalizations. Analyze the impact of monsoons on Indians. Seeing Patterns in India Seeing patterns means become aware of things that happen in cycles – or over and over again in the same way. Seeing patterns involves noticing the consequences of the patterns for those who live with them. Read the passages about the extreme weather patterns in South Asia. Then answer the questions to explore the effect of this pattern on South Asian life. The Monsoon Seasons The summer monsoon is a wind system that blows from the southwest across the Indian Ocean toward South Asia from June through September. These winds stir up powerful storms that release vast amounts of rain and cause severe flooding. The winter monsoon is a wind system that blows from the northeast across the Himalayas towards the sea from October through February. Unlike the summer monsoon, the winter winds carry little moisture. A drought can result if the summer monsoon has failed to bring normal levels of moisture. From March through May, there are no strong prevailing wind patterns. Impact of the Monsoons Economic Impact: The climate of South Asia makes agriculture difficult. Crops often disappear under summer floodwaters or wither in drought-parched soil. With so many mouths to feed, the countries of South Asia must buy what they cannot grow, and the threat of famine is ever present. But the people suffer from more than just crop failures. They may also lose their homes and families to weather-related catastrophes. Most people are too poor to rebuild their homes and lives, and governments often lack the necessary resources to provide significant help. However, the people of South Asia have taken some steps to prevent or lessen damage. These include building houses on stilts, erecting concrete cyclone shelters, and building dams to control floodwaters.

Information New Unit – South Asia - we will be moving quickly through this DBQ items due Friday - missing essays – need to be turned in ASAP MIRPL assignment - TBD

Current Events Plane deliberately crashed - co-pilot altered flight controls - set plane to crash when pilot went to the bathroom New Japanese warship - first since World War II - not an aircraft carrier, part of defense force

DBQ Submission – Missing Submissions Scaffolding Questions (21 points in class assignment) Hook Exercise (10 pts in class assignment) Essay (20 points) - staple rubric to the front - be sure your name is on the rubric

L.N2.1.2 cite evidence from a text to support generalizations. Analyze the impact of monsoons on Indians. Seeing Patterns in India Seeing patterns means become aware of things that happen in cycles – or over and over again in the same way. Seeing patterns involves noticing the consequences of the patterns for those who live with them. Read the passages about the extreme weather patterns in South Asia. Then answer the questions to explore the effect of this pattern on South Asian life. The Monsoon Seasons The summer monsoon is a wind system that blows from the southwest across the Indian Ocean toward South Asia from June through September. These winds stir up powerful storms that release vast amounts of rain and cause severe flooding. The winter monsoon is a wind system that blows from the northeast across the Himalayas towards the sea from October through February. Unlike the summer monsoon, the winter winds carry little moisture. A drought can result if the summer monsoon has failed to bring normal levels of moisture. From March through May, there are no strong prevailing wind patterns. Impact of the Monsoons Economic Impact: The climate of South Asia makes agriculture difficult. Crops often disappear under summer floodwaters or wither in drought-parched soil. With so many mouths to feed, the countries of South Asia must buy what they cannot grow, and the threat of famine is ever present. But the people suffer from more than just crop failures. They may also lose their homes and families to weather-related catastrophes. Most people are too poor to rebuild their homes and lives, and governments often lack the necessary resources to provide significant help. However, the people of South Asia have taken some steps to prevent or lessen damage. These include building houses on stilts, erecting concrete cyclone shelters, and building dams to control floodwaters.

Land of Continental Collision Unique Landforms - mountainous areas - Indian Sub-continent Plateaus Plains Island Groupings

Himalayas Largest Mountain Chain in the region - formed through the collision of plates Source of Rivers - Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra Highest Peak – Mt. Everest - mountain is still growing Natural Boundary

Mountain Kingdoms Nepal and Bhutan - landlocked countries - located in Northern Mountains Limited Farming areas - step farming - dense populations What are some problems these countries face?

India Mountains - located North, West, and East Plateaus - located between mountains - many lack moisture - arid regions (desert) Plains - some available farming areas

South Asia – Physical Geography Map and Chapter 24 Reading – Tuesday at the end of class - Label Map (include capitals) and color - DRA and vocabulary Identify main ideas/create notes from sections in the organizer boxes Will work through sections this week - Will finish this by next Tuesday

Rivers, Deltas, Plains Northern Indian Plain - fed by the three rivers - fertile soils, farming Provides irrigation - essential for supporting life Issues of flooding - can cause damage - alluvial soil deposits Why would 2/3 of the population live in this region?

Flood Issues

Sri Lanka “Tear Drop” of India - located in the Indian Ocean Tropical Island - mountain center Rich Farm lands Beaches - tourism

Maldives Island Archipelago Islands Atoll (Type of island) - submerged volcano tops - islands approximately 6ft above sea level Minimal inhabitants

Resources Water and Soil - farming and agriculture Timber (Forests) - specialty lumber - teak, sandalwood Minerals - iron ore, micah, uranium Gem Stones - sapphires, etc…

TOTD: Summary Identify 3 important physical features of South Asia and their importance to the region. Learning Goal: Evaluate your learning based on the daily objectives.